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Zwei oberbayerische Gemeinden, Hubenstein und Moosen, geraten in den Fokus der Bayerischen Staatsregierung. Die beiden ¿Zwerggemeinden¿ sollen per Regierungsbeschluss zusammengelegt werden. Die Staatskasse ist nach dem 1. Weltkrieg klamm. Die kommunale Selbstverwaltung soll reformiert werden. Dagegen regt sich erbitterter Widerstand, der seit Generationen zerstrittenen Nachbargemeinden. Alte Wunden brechen auf. Argwohn, Misstrauen und handgreifliche Auseinandersetzungen greifen um sich. Plötzlich verschwindet ein Bürger spurlos. War es Mord? Der Flusslauf im Vilstal wird für die nachkriegsgeplagte Bevölkerung zur natürlichen Konfliktlinie. Trotz der Uneinigkeit wird ein Vertreter des Bezirksamts Erding bei einer Versammlung aus Moosen gemeinsam verjagt. Ein Handeln in Eintracht gegen die Obrigkeit bleibt allerdings schwierig. Nur dem Geschick der beiden Bürgermeister ist es zu verdanken, dass ein Gerichtsverfahren gegen die Bayerische Regierung erfolgen kann. Die Bürgermeister der rivalisierenden Gemeinden haben einen Balanceakt zwischen einer feindseligen Gegenwart und einer hoffnungs-vollen Zukunft zu meistern. Der hiesige Pfarrer und christliche Hirte sieht mit Sorge auf seine Schäfchen und hat dabei eigene Kriegstraumata zu bewältigen. Der neue junge Schullehrer am Ort ist nicht nur für die Schüler eine Bereicherung. Seine Leidenschaft ist die regionale Geschichte: ein vergangenes mittelalterliches Schloss und ein Abenteuer liebender Ritter animieren sein Interesse. Und die Entdeckung eines Tunnels erweckt die Legende über einen im verborgen gebliebenen unterirdischen Wehrgang von neuem. Jedoch sehen den Lehrer nicht alle ohne Vorbehalt und so sieht er sich mit dem aufkeimenden Nationalsozialismus und Antisemitismus der frühen 1920er Jahre konfrontiert. Es ist eine Zeit des dramatischen Wandels, für mache sogar wie eine politische und gesellschaftliche Abrisskante. Aber die Welt drehte sich weiter!

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Located a few kilometres north of Tondern (Tønder in Danish) are the remains of a German airship base from the First World War 1914-1918. It is in the part of Denmark which – after the war with Prussia and Austria – was seceded to Prussia in 1864 and returned to Denmark in 1920.The base was home for the German Imperial Navy’s Zeppelins, and from here the airships flew on missions to oversee the movements of the British Fleet and to bomb targets in Great Britain.The base ceased to be operational after a spectacular British raid in July 1918.The base’s short, but dramatic history is the subject of this book by Mogens Jensen who, using so far unused source material, describes the daily life for the airship and ground personnel of the base.Translated from the Danish version "Zeppelinbasen i Tønder", ISBN 978-87-7406-141-0

This book considers a relatively unknown series of actions of the victorious Hundred Days of 1918: the operations at the River Selle.

The state of Missouri played a unique role in World War I-as the birthplace of Gen. John J. Pershing, the commanding officer of the American Expeditionary Forces, and Maj. Gen. Enoch Crowder, the primary author of the military draft-and it is an impressive legacy featuring a colorful cast of characters, events, and communities. Missouri was home to two flying aces of the war as well as Bennett Champ Clark, the youngest colonel in the American Expeditionary Forces and the first national commander of the American Legion. During the war, the state was home to farms and ranches that provided an army of mules that assisted Allied forces in hauling critical materials and equipment in the harshest of conditions. Additionally, 156,000 of the state's citizens served in the military with approximately 10,000 wounded or killed in action.

Major Hesketh Vernon Prichard, later Hesketh-Prichard DSO MC FRGS FZS was an India-born British explorer, adventurer, writer, big-game hunter, marksman, and cricketer who contributed to sniping practice within the British Army during the First World War. Concerned not only with improving the quality of marksmanship, the measures he introduced to counter the threat of German snipers were credited by a contemporary with saving the lives of over 3,500 Allied soldiers.Hesketh-Prichard eventually gained official support for his campaign, and in August 1915, he was given permission to proceed with formalized sniper training. By November of that year, his reputation was such that he was in high demand from many units. In December, he was ordered, on General Allenby's request, to the Third Army School of Instruction and was made a general staff officer with the rank of captain. On January 1, 1916, he was mentioned in dispatches.His friend George Gray, himself a champion shooter, told him that he had reduced sniping casualties from five a week per battalion to forty-four in three months in sixty battalions; by his reckoning, this meant that Hesketh-Prichard had saved over 3,500 lives. He was promoted to major in November 1916. By this time in the war, his contributions to sniping had been such that the former German superiority in the practice had now been reversed.

Some Experiences In Hungary: August 1914 To January 1915 is a book authored by Mina MacDonald and published in 1916. The book is a personal account of the author's experiences during her stay in Hungary from August 1914 to January 1915, which was the period of the First World War. The author narrates her observations and experiences of the war and its impact on the Hungarian people. She describes the daily life of the people, their struggles, and the changes that the war brought to their lives. The book also includes the author's reflections on the political situation in Hungary at that time. The author provides an intimate and compelling account of her experiences in Hungary during a tumultuous time in history. The book is a valuable historical document that offers insights into the impact of war on ordinary people's lives.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This masterpiece of war literature that will change your perspective on life and humanity.** Follow the journey of Paul, a young German soldier who enlists in World War I with his friends, full of enthusiasm and patriotism. But soon, he faces the horrors of the trenches, where death, disease, and despair lurk at every corner. He witnesses the brutality and futility of war, and he vows to resist the hatred that makes him kill his fellow human beings, who are just like him, except for their uniforms. This book is a powerful and moving portrait of the suffering, the courage, and the longing for peace of a generation that was sacrificed for a senseless conflict. It is widely regarded as the best war novel of all time, and it has been adapted into an Oscar-winning movie that you can watch on Netflix.

The true story of German secret agents engaged in a campaign of subversion and terror in the United States before and during World War I.

National BestsellerNew York Times Editors' Choice Winner of the PEN Hessell Tiltman Prize Winner of the Duff Cooper PrizeSilver Medalist for the Arthur Ross Book Award of the Council on Foreign RelationsFinalist for the Robert F. Kennedy Book AwardFor six months in 1919, after the end of "the war to end all wars,” the Big Three—President Woodrow Wilson, British prime minister David Lloyd George, and French premier Georges Clemenceau—met in Paris to shape a lasting peace. In this landmark work of narrative history, Margaret MacMillan gives a dramatic and intimate view of those fateful days, which saw new political entities—Iraq, Yugoslavia, and Palestine, among them—born out of the ruins of bankrupt empires, and the borders of the modern world redrawn.

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Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all timeThe Proud Tower, the Pulitzer Prize-winning The Guns of August, and The Zimmerman Telegram comprise Barbara W. Tuchman's classic histories of the First World War eraIn this landmark, Pulitzer Prize-winning account, renowned historian Barbara W. Tuchman re-creates the first month of World War I: thirty days in the summer of 1914 that determined the course of the conflict, the century, and ultimately our present world. Beginning with the funeral of Edward VII, Tuchman traces each step that led to the inevitable clash. And inevitable it was, with all sides plotting their war for a generation. Dizzyingly comprehensive and spectacularly portrayed with her famous talent for evoking the characters of the war's key players, Tuchman's magnum opus is a classic for the ages. Praise for The Guns of August "A brilliant piece of military history which proves up to the hilt the force of Winston Churchill's statement that the first month of World War I was 'a drama never surpassed.'"-Newsweek "More dramatic than fiction . . . a magnificent narrative-beautifully organized, elegantly phrased, skillfully paced and sustained."-Chicago Tribune "A fine demonstration that with sufficient art rather specialized history can be raised to the level of literature."-The New York Times "[The Guns of August] has a vitality that transcends its narrative virtues, which are considerable, and its feel for characterizations, which is excellent."-The Wall Street Journal

World War I, or the Great War, was believed to be "the war to end all wars." Because of the incredible extent of destruction and the staggering number of wounded and dead, even those who lived through it could scarcely comprehend its horror. Beginning in 1914, alliances between powerful nations soon plunged the world into a global conflict. Fighting-including miserable trench warfare-broke out in practically every corner of Europe and spread around the world to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. You'll learn:What roles did nationalism, colonialism, and the European alliance structure play in the start of the war?Who thought that trench warfare was a good idea?Why did the Germans wear those spiked helmets?How did chemical warfare get introduced and what role did it play?How did the rise of communism seriously affect the course of the war?The most of these operations were hidden from the public since that was the only way they could be successfully carried out, but in the years since, stories about various missions have emerged. They paint a picture of incredible courage and ingenuity, whether in war zones, enemy territory, or far from the front lines.

The Battle of the Sambre, 4 November 1918, was a decisive British victory. The battle has, however, been largely neglected by historians: it was the last large-scale, set-piece battle fought by the British Expeditionary Force on the Western Front: the Armistice was only one week away. Seven Victoria Crosses were won and the poet Wilfred Owen was killed in action. In scale it was similar to the first day of the Battle of the Somme: thirteen divisions of the BEF led the assault on a frontage of approximately twenty miles, supported by over 1,000 guns, with initial plans presuming an involvement of up to 70 tanks and armoured cars. The German Army was determined to hold a defensive line incorporating the Mormal Forest and the Sambre-Oise Canal, hoping to buy time for a strategic withdrawal to as yet incomplete defensive positions between Antwerp and the Meuse and thereby negotiate a compromise peace in the spring of 1919. This is the only book devoted solely to this battle and includes original, bespoke, color maps covering every inch of the battlefield. This volume analyses the battle at the operational and tactical levels: the BEF was no longer striving for a breakthrough - sequential 'bite and hold' was now the accepted method of advance. Drawing on information largely from unpublished archives, including over 300 formation/unit war diaries, Dr Clayton casts a critical eye over the day's events, examining the difference between plan and reality; the tactical proficiency of units engaged; the competence of commanders, some of whom proved capable of pragmatic flexibility in the face of stubborn enemy resistance and were able to adapt or even abandon original plans in order to ensure ultimate success. The role of the Royal Engineers is also highlighted, their tasks including devising improvised bridging equipment to facilitate the crossing of the waterway. Other questions are raised and answered: to what extent was this an 'all-arms' battle? Where does this engagement fit in the context of the BEF's 'learning curve'? Was it necessary to fight the battle at all? Was it indeed decisive?Dr Clayton's analysis places the battle into its wider strategic context and reaches important, new conclusions: that this victory, hard-won as it was by a British army hampered by logistical, geographical and meteorological constraints and worn down by the almost continuous hard fighting of the summer and autumn, irrevocably and finally crushed the will of the German defenders, leading to a pursuit of a demoralized, broken and beaten army, whose means of continued resistance had been destroyed thus expediting the armistice.

This book is a comprehensive history of the Canadian Knights of Columbus Catholic Army Huts. It explores the role of these huts in providing support and comfort for Canadian soldiers during World War I, and provides insights into the people and organizations that made them possible. From fundraising to construction, this book is a fascinating look at the history of wartime support services.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Described as the "sick man of Europe" by the Great Powers, the Ottoman Empire in the early twentieth century was in terminal decline. The newly independent Balkan states¿Greece, Serbia, Montenegro and Bulgariäeach had significant ethnic populations who had remained under Ottoman rule. Under the guidance of Russia, which had its own interests in south-east Europe, they joined forces against the Ottomans, under the name of the Balkan League, in 1912.In the first phase of the Balkan Wars, Bulgarian, Greek, Montenegrin and Serbian armies fought together against the Ottoman Empire, dealing the Ottomans a heavy defeat in a result that made headlines around the world. In the second phase, the Balkan states fought each other, and Romania also entered the war. In the conflict¿s aftermath, new borders failed to satisfy any of the belligerent parties. Interventions by the Great Powers further increased tensions in the region. As the ultimate result, the first bullet that triggered the First World War was fired in Sarajevo in June 1914.The causes and effects of the Balkan Wars have remained controversial despite the passage of time. In this volume, writers from various Balkan nations and from across various disciplines have come together under the aegis of the Balkan History Association to address little-known and little-studied aspects of the wars. Collectively they analyze a huge range of political, historical, medical, sociological and religious aspects of the conflict. The book, with its ground-breaking content and unique bibliographies, will be an important guide for undergraduate and graduate students studying the political, military and social history of the Balkan Wars and the Balkan nations."The Balkan Wars of 1912/13 were a disaster for the Ottoman Empire, a triumph for the Balkan governments, and a tragedy for the population of the belligerent states.This well structured collection brings together contributors from various backgrounds. Together they help to understand overarching issues far beyond the military event, and especially the still underresearched Ottoman perspective."¿Katrin Boeckh, LMU Munich/IOS Regensburg

On 22 August 1914, on a battlefield one hundred kilometers wide, stretching from Luxembourg to the River Meuse, two French and two German armies clashed in a series of encounters known collectively as the Battle of the Ardennes. On that day 27,000 young French soldiers died, the bloodiest day in the military history of France, most of them in the Ardennes, and yet it is almost unknown to English-speaking readers. There has never been an operational study of the Battle of the Ardennes, in any language, at best a single chapter in a history of greater scope, at least a monograph of an individual tactical encounter within the overall battle. This book fills a glaring gap in the study of the opening phase of the First World War the Battles of the Frontiers and provides fresh insight into both French and German plans for the prosecution of what was supposed to be a short war.At the center of this book lies a mystery. In a key encounter battle one French army corps led by a future Minister of War, General Pierre Roques, outnumbered its immediate opposition by nearly six-to-one and yet dismally failed to capitalize on that superiority. The question is how, and why. Intriguingly there is a six-hour gap in the war diaries of all General Roques' units, it smacks of a cover-up. By a thorough investigation of German sources, and through the discovery of three vital messages buried in the French archives, it is now possible to piece together what happened during those missing hours and show how Roques threw away an opportunity to break the German line and advance unopposed deep into the hinterland beyond. The chimera of a clean break and exploitation, that was to haunt the Allied High Command for the next four years in the trenches of the Western Front, was a brief and tantalizing opportunity for General Roques.The final part of this book seeks to answer the question "why?" The history of both French and German pre-war preparation reveals the political, economic and cultural differences that shaped the two opposing national armies. Those differences, in turn, predicated the behavior of General Roques and his men as well as that of his German opponent. With a clear understanding of those differences, the reader may now understand how the French lost their best opportunity not only to stymie the Schlieffen Plan, but to change the course of the rest of the war.The author's text is supported by a separate map book containing 60 newly-commissioned color maps.

Samfundshistorie og økonomi handler mest om udviklingen af folkeslag i den tredje verden. Rosa Luxemburg prøvede forgæves at få den udgivet under 1. Verdenskrig, dens titel var planlagt til Einführung in die Nationalökonomie.Luxemburg giver ikke bare en forklaring på kapitalismens historiske udvikling. Det var dens opløsningsproces der interesserede hende. Hun undersøger de ’primitive’ kommunistiske samfund som inkaerne, afrikanerne og andre. Og hun viser, hvordan ”privatejendom, klasseherredømme, mandsdominans, tvangsstat og tvangsægteskab” stammede fra den indre opløsning af de tidligere slægtsbånd. I sin analyse af det antikke Grækenland og Rom påviser hun, hvordan slaveriet underminerede samfundets økonomiske grundlag og i den sidste ende førte til dets opløsning. Med hensyn til Middelalderen i Europa afslører hun, hvordan væksten i byttehandel og privatejendom skader den patriarkalske solidaritet, der prægede de feudale samfund. Bogen afsluttes med en artikel, som først blev kendt, efter at den japanske professor Narihiko Ito fandt den i et russisk statsarkiv og offentliggjorde den i 2002. Den handler om slaver, deres levevilkår, hvordan og hvad de spiste, slaveopstande, slavernes rekruttering og samfundsbetydning, bl.a. hvordan de fortrængte bønderne. Bogens grundlag er de forelæsninger hun holdt på den socialdemokratiske partiskole i Berlin, en slags arbejderhøjskole, fra 1907 og frem. En indledning omtaler partiskolen og dens arbejde, herunder også en oversættelse af Peter Hudis’ indledning i den engelske The complete Works of Rosa Luxemburg.

Young's Nyasaland Operations manuscript was entrusted to the Society of Malawi in 1955, likely in the hope the Society would benefit by its publication. Now edited with commentary and annotations by Melvin E. Page, his accounts and personal recollections are at last available to a wider readership, offering a further perspective on the Great War as experienced primarily by Nyasaland's European population. The Great War in Africa Association is pleased to offer this compliment to the previously published Chiwaya War Voices which provides further reflections on the First World War through the eyes of the Protectorate's African inhabitants.

Andet bind i Henriette Rostrups anmelderroste krimitrilogi, De fortabte, der foregår under 1. verdenskrig.Ewald Hansen er blevet fyret fra Politiet og arbejder som håndlanger i den københavnske underverden. Han lever kun om natten og er på vej til at blive dybt alkoholiseret. Det eneste, der holder ham oppe, er forholdet til den prostituerede Josefine. Da han en aften finder hendes maltrakterede lig, ved han, at sporene vil pege tilbage på ham selv, for ud over morderen, var han den sidste, der så hende i live.Helt uventet får han hjælp af kriminalinspektør Neergaard fra Opdagelsespolitiet, som lover Ewald en stilling, hvis han opklarer mordet, og samtidig fungerer som Neergaards spion i byens hårde, kriminelle miljø. Kan Ewald stole på Neergaard? Eller vil han alligevel blive brugt som en bekvem syndebuk?I sin jagt på morderen får Ewald kontakt til dr. Juhl og Amalie, som vi kender fra trilogiens 1. bind. Snart er de på sporet af et hemmeligt selskab, der trækker tråde helt op til landets politiske top. Jo tættere de kommer på sandheden, jo farligere bliver det for Ewald og dem, han elsker.

Step into 1915 a pivotal year in World War I, marked by profound shifts in military tactics and the very nature of warfare. This concise and engaging book delves into how the events of 1915 reshaped the global conflict, altering the course of history.Without focusing on specific battles, the narrative examines the introduction of new, more lethal forms of warfare, including the first widespread use of chemical weapons. These developments brought about unprecedented challenges and horrors, testing the resolve and adaptability of soldiers and commanders alike.The book also sheds light on the strategic miscalculations and bold gambits that characterized this year, highlighting how the war's nature transformed from traditional combat to a more complex, multifaceted struggle. It delves into the impact of these changes on the soldiers in the trenches, the commanding generals, and the home fronts, offering a comprehensive view of the war's evolving dynamics.An insightful look into a year that significantly influenced the trajectory of the First World War. It is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities and transformative nature of this global conflict.Featuring the following battles:¿¿Battle of Neuve ChapelleSecond Battle of YpresSecond Battle of ArtoisBattle of LoosSecond Battle of ChampagneBattles of the IsonzoSiege of Przemy¿lBattle of Humin-BolimówCarpathian Winter WarSecond Battle of the Masurian LakesFirst Battle of PrzasnyszBattle of ¿om¿aSecond Battle of the Vistula RiverAttack of the Dead MenGorlice-Tarnów OffensiveBug-Narew OffensiveVistula-Bug OffensiveRiga-Schaulen OffensiveBattle of DniestrBattle of Zolota LypaRovno OffensiveVilno-Dvinsk OffensiveLanding at Cape HellesLanding at Anzac CoveThird Attack on Anzac CoveAugust Offensive

"In the Name of Liberty" is a novel written by Owen Johnson, an American author best known for his stories and novels dealing with social issues and the complexities of human relationships. The book was published in 1925.The novel is set against the backdrop of World War I and explores themes related to patriotism, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals and society. The story follows the lives of several characters, each dealing with the challenges and moral dilemmas posed by the war.The narrative weaves together the experiences of soldiers on the front lines and civilians at home, offering a multifaceted view of the war's effects. It delves into the personal struggles, relationships, and sacrifices made by individuals caught up in the turmoil of a global conflict.The title, "In the Name of Liberty," suggests a central theme of exploring the various interpretations and justifications for the sacrifices made during times of war. It raises questions about the nature of liberty and the lengths to which individuals are willing to go to defend it.Owen Johnson's writing is known for its social commentary and exploration of moral and ethical dilemmas. The novel is likely to provide a thought-provoking reflection on the consequences of war and the choices people make in the pursuit of freedom and justice. Keep in mind that specific details of the plot and characters may vary, so it's recommended to read the book for a comprehensive understanding of its themes and narrative.